Ailt An Óir Independent Living
DCM provides independent living facilities at Ailt an Oir in Glenageary. This service caters for over 40 residents to enjoy living independently but in a supported, caring environment. Our aim is to nuture a friendly cheerful and safe community that our residents are happy to call “home” and where everyone is treated with warmth and respect. We have recently added a new Day Service and have expanded our support team to include care support. The Day Service has enhanced our community engagement giving those in the community the opportunity to engage with our services on a daycare basis. This initiative has enabled our residents to stay in their homes for longer promoting aging in place and avoiding hospital transfer and nursing home admission.
DCM provides independent living facilities at Ailt an Oir in Glenageary. This service caters for over 40 residents to enjoy living independently but in a supported, caring environment. Our aim is to nuture a friendly cheerful and safe community that our residents are happy to call “home” and where everyone is treated with warmth and respect. We have recently added a new Day Service and have expanded our support team to include care support. The Day Service has enhanced our community engagement giving those in the community the opportunity to engage with our services on a daycare basis. This initiative has enabled our residents to stay in their homes for longer promoting aging in place and avoiding hospital transfer and nursing home admission.
A comfortable & inviting Home.
A comfortable & inviting Home.
Ailt an Oir is located in the South County Dublin in Glenageary and consists of one or two bedroom bungalows or apartments set out in mature gardens.
Our service is tailored for active independent adults who want to live independently but as part of a supportive community.
We place great emphasis on creating positive experiences where residents can make friends and lead enriched lives
Our residents are passionate about our services
Words from one of our Residents
Words from one of our Residents
Bella has lived with us for many years, hear her talking about living in Ailt An Óir.
“Living here is special. It is a very very holistic Life to live here, lots of support, great comraderie. You can do your own thing and you can also have Communities as well. It is independent living but we also have extra Carers here, who help anybody who needs extra help …”
Watch the full Interview.
Health Care Assistant Program
Health Care Assistant Program
The Health Care Assistant service has been developed in partnership with the HSE and has enabled us to have full time care staff onsite to meet the changing needs of the residents.
Care staff are rostered Monday-Sunday and support residents with light housekeeping duties, shopping, daily tasks and personal care.
This service addition has enabled residents to live independently in their own home for longer.
Services
Accommodation at Ailt an Oir is in comfortable one or two bedroom or apartments.
We provide both single units 35.1sq.m / 378sq.ft in size and double units 40.4sq.m / 436sq.ft) in size. Each has an entrance lobby, living room, bedroom, bathroom and small fitted kitchen. All units have an entrance door from internal walkways and a second door leading into the garden.
Friends and family are welcome to visit and stay. Visitors bedrooms are available in our communal building. These must be pre-booked by contacting the staff team in advance. We charge €20 per night per person in guest accommodation.
Daily Lunch
A 4 course Lunch (Starter, Main Course, Desert, Tea/Coffee) is provided 7 days a week in our dining room. Residents have the option of coming to the dining room or collecting this meal to take to their home.
Each Independent Living Service has a dedicated Head Chef. Our food is home cooked and nutritious with fresh ingredients all sourced locally. The menus are reviewed regularly with residents choices taken into consideration.
The lunch service is an important part of the day as it is an opportunity for the community living in our service to come together and share their news over lunch. Daily announcements are provided so residents are kept updated on news and upcoming activities they can book into.
Residents Cooking Facilities
Residents have facilities to cook light meals in their own kitchens. Staff will support residents with online or local shopping. In the event that a resident is unwell staff will do their best to support their dietary needs
Laundry
Residents have access to laundry services in the communal building onsite.
Activities
An activities schedule is in place and is regularly changed so there is a range of wellness & social activities and outings for residents to take part in. A newly upgraded lounge area is located in the central building where residents can come to watch tv or a movie, play board games, run book club or catch up with friends.
Gardens
Our complex has mature gardens with space for residents to sit, relax and enjoy. Residents can maintain their own garden area if they like.
Security
We have 24-hour support provided by our staff 8am to 8pm and monitoring systems which cover the site from 8pm to 8am. CCTV is also in operation. Residents have security pendants and an alarm system in their accommodation which alerts our staff when there is an emergency.
Care Supports
We now have health care assistants as part of our staff team to support residents to live independently for longer. Care staff are rostered 7 days per week. They liaise closely with our part time nurse manager and also with the public health nurse so we can advocate for our residents needs.
TV / Internet and Phone
Residents must organise their own providers when they take up accommodation with us.
The Ailt An Óir Day Service facility was launched in 2022 to enhance community engagement and help residents of Ailt an Oir settle into their new home and enjoy the companionship of others. It runs from Tuesday to Friday each week with a variety of activities to be enjoyed by all. With a variety of life enrichment programs available, residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and try new activities.
Learn more about Ailt An Óir Day Services.
Glenageary is an area in the suburbs of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown in South County Dublin. It is a short walk to a busy shopping area with a chemist, supermarket and other shops.
Transport:
The area is served by Dublin Bus and the Dart.
Useful Resources Available for Independent Living
Living Alone Allowance Living Alone Increase (www.gov.ie)
Winter Fuel Allowance Fuel Allowance (citizensinformation.ie)
Fair Deal Fair Deal Scheme (citizensinformation.ie)
Free Travel Free Travel Scheme (www.gov.ie)
Fuel Payment Fuel Allowance (www.gov.ie)
State Pension State Pension (Contributory) (www.gov.ie)
Household Benefits Package Household Benefits Package (www.gov.ie)
Medical Card Medical cards – HSE.ie
Mobility Aids Grant Scheme Mobility Aids Grant (www.gov.ie)
